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Electrical Conductivity

Electrical conductivity is a measure of a material's ability to conduct an electric current, defined as the reciprocal of resistivity and influenced by properties such as temperature and material composition.

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Electrical conductivity is a fundamental concept in physics that describes how well a material can conduct electric current. It plays a crucial role in various applications, from household wiring to advanced electronics. Understanding the differences between conductors, insulators, and semiconductor...

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Key Terms

Conductor
A material that allows electric current to flow easily.

Example: Copper is a common conductor used in wires.

Insulator
A material that resists the flow of electric current.

Example: Rubber is used to insulate electrical wires.

Semiconductor
A material that has conductivity between conductors and insulators.

Example: Silicon is widely used in electronic devices.

Ohm's Law
A principle stating that current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance.

Example: If voltage increases, current increases if resistance remains constant.

Conductivity Meter
An instrument used to measure the conductivity of a solution.

Example: Used in water quality testing.

Voltage
The electric potential difference between two points.

Example: Batteries provide a voltage to power devices.

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Study of electric and magnetic fields and their interactions.
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Understanding how electrical circuits operate and are analyzed.
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The study of electrical circuits that involve active components.
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Key Concepts

ConductorsInsulatorsSemiconductorsOhm's Law